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Ring 280 - the Mark Wilson Ring is the Santa Clarita, California chapter of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. The International Brotherhood of Magicians is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the art of magic, with members in 88 countries. Local branches of the I.B.M., known as Rings, meet each month in hundreds of locations.Santa Clarita’s Ring 280 was founded in 1998 by a group of local magicians, and was named the Mark Wilson Ring in honor of the legendary illusionist, who currently resides in Valencia.

The Ring provides an opportunity for magicians of all skill levels to learn the rich history of the magical art, improve their skills as performers, and share their talents through community service.

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Next Ring Meeting

Ring 280 will present Deceptive Dining: A Lecture on Restaurant Magic by Shawn McMaster at our June meeting on June 14th, 2018. The lecture will start at 7:30pm and will be free for all Ring 280 members who have already paid their 2018-19 dues. Non-Ring 280 members are welcome to attend for $TBD, payable at the door.

Shawn McMaster is a corporate entertainer who has performed around the world. He has shared his brand of comedy magic with audiences in clubs, theaters, Las Vegas showrooms, off-Broadway venues, and cruise ships. Shawn is a regular performer at the Magic Castle in Hollywood, and has appeared on TV shows such as Masters of Illusion and America’s Got Talent.

Shawn has also written books and many articles on magicians and the art of magic that have appeared in numerous magic and mainstream publications. He was associate editor of MAGIC Magazine for three years and remained a contributing writer right up until its final issue. He was also the creator and editor of The Mandala, the first all-digital magic publication… yes, even before Vanish Magazine!

THE LECTURE

Shawn McMaster has been working in the trenches making his sole living with magic for the last 25 years. During that time, he has rarely been without at least one weekly restaurant gig, working two to three a week during his early years. These days, while Shawn primarily works corporate events, cruise ships and private engagements around the world, he still keeps a very successful presence within restaurants, making both patrons and restaurant owners very happy with his work. His lecture Deceptive Dining is a highly-informative study on the ins-and-outs of restaurant magic based upon over two decades of real-world experience. In addition to discussing the best type of effects to perform in a restaurant setting and teaching a few of his favorites, Shawn will present a detailed blueprint of how to gain, keep, and profit from a regular restaurant magic gig. The similarities and differences between restaurant performing and other types of strolling/walk-around gigs will also be discussed.

News and Events

In a brand new lecture created specifically for Ring 280, Christopher T. Magician shares his insights and methods for creating laugh-out-loud comedy magic. Along with techniques for creating kid show comedy and stand-up adult comedy, all guaranteed to leave audiences in hysterics, Christopher shares some of his all-time favorite comedy routines he's honed in almost two decades of performing. Join him on a journey to becoming More Funny.

For the seventh year, magic returns to the Festival of Trees. Children, as well as adults, will enjoy the magic and illusions in the beautiful Festival of Trees setting. Doors open at 6 p.m. for an hour of close-up magic acts, followed by a family-friendly, professional-quality stage show featuring members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, KIDabra and the world famous Magic Castle at 7 p.m. Both shows will feature a series of magical stories, intertwined with the spirit of the season. The show’s finale will produce a special guest.